Preview Roundups
August 27, 2024
LA Angels at Detroit 6:40 PM ET
Johnny Cueto will make his second major league start of the season when the Los Angeles Angels begin a three-game series in Detroit on Tuesday night.
Kansas City at Cleveland 6:40 PM ET
Considering how dominant right-hander Michael Lorenzen has been in his past three starts against the Guardians, the Kansas City Royals appear to be in prime position to grab a share of the American League Central lead as they head into Tuesday's game against host Cleveland.
Oakland at Cincinnati 6:40 PM ET
One of the bright spots for the Cincinnati Reds this season has been the performance of closer Alexis Diaz, but he'll be aiming to rebound like the rest of his team when they open a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
Chi. Cubs at Pittsburgh 6:40 PM ET
Paul Skenes won't be the only star rookie to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their series this week against the visiting Chicago Cubs.
Houston at Philadelphia 6:40 PM ET
As Justin Verlander treks toward 300 career wins, the veteran right-hander knows he will need a combination of strong pitching and fortuitous health to reach the milestone.
NY Yankees at Washington 6:45 PM ET
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole looks to cap an impressive August when New York visits the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Toronto at Boston 7:10 PM ET
With their American League playoff hopes continuing to fade, the Boston Red Sox will look to bounce back from a series-opening, day-night sweep when they continue a rare five-game set against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.
Atlanta at Minnesota 7:40 PM ET
Whit Merrifield is not joking when he says he enjoys the leadoff spot in the lineup.
San Diego at St. Louis 7:45 PM ET
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt is enjoying his return to St. Louis.
Texas at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
Major league teams always appreciate late-August off days, but the Texas Rangers especially relished their rest ahead of Tuesday's road series opener against the Chicago White Sox.
San Francisco at Milwaukee 8:10 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to surprising rookie right-hander Tobias Myers when they host the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.
Miami at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
With the playoffs not in the fall plans for the two worst teams in the National League, they both are ratcheting up for the future.
NY Mets at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't move above the .500 mark for good this season until beating the Toronto Blue Jays on July 12.
Tampa Bay at Seattle 9:40 PM ET
Facing his old team gave Randy Arozarena the boost he sorely needed.
Baltimore at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
Before Labor Day has even arrived, there will be shades of the fall when the Baltimore Orioles visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series that starts on Tuesday.